GE Appliances
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Test
GE Appliances, Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40201
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Test
Join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)
Industry 4.0 team as a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Test Systems, where you'll lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge test systems that drive quality, productivity, and innovation across our manufacturing and warehouse facilities. You'll be at the forefront of next-gen automationtransforming how we verify product quality during New Product Introductions (NPI) and Run-the-Plant (RTP) initiatives, while pushing boundaries in sensor technology, robotics, and smart equipment integration. Location
USA, Louisville, KY How You'll Create Possibilities
Lead the specification, design, and deployment of advanced electrical, instrumentation, and test systems in manufacturing and lab environments. Serve as the go-to liaison between cross-functional teams and test platform developerstranslating system capabilities and ensuring seamless new use-case integration. Drive intelligent automation by leveraging process and product data to enable real-time quality and operational insights. Evaluate and validate sensor technologies, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality and statistical standards. Collaborate with design engineers to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Testability (DFT) efforts. Research, recommend, and implement the best-fit technologies to meet evolving operational needs. What You'll Bring to Our Team
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
3+ years hands on & relevant test or controls engineering experience with electrical, instrumented manufacturing equipment and processes in a large-scale manufacturing environment
Prior NPI experience: Systems integration between new products and existing equipment interfaces, with developing new interfaces as required
Successful design and deployment of electrical and computer-oriented factory equipment: including data-exchange applications, AutoID systems (barcode, RFID, etc), discrete/analog IO systems, etc
Working knowledge of operating systems (Windows and Linux), software programming concepts, and distributed architectural structures (server/client, pub/sub, security, web reporting)
Creative problem-solver with vision for practical, scalable test solutions
Curious, self-motivated, and proactive in exploring beyond assigned scope
Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across instrumentation types (electrical, fluid, visual)
Experience managing full lifecycle of equipment projects: specs, suppliers, reviews, install, and qualification
Skilled in detailed planning, project tracking, and cross-functional coordination
Effective communicator, able to present updates and train others on electrical standards
Comfortable working across all organizational levels, including floor teams and leadership
Demonstrated ownership of deliverables and decision-making in the company's best interest
Willingness to travel for deployment support at satellite locations
Familiarity with Lean, Agile, and Test-Driven Development methodologies
Preferred Qualifications: M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Six Sigma Certification
SQL database knowledge and data analytics tools (e.g., Minitab, Jupyter, R)
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
Exposure to machine learning, deep learning, or AI-powered vision systems
Networking knowledge (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, VLANs, MQTT, OPC-UA, VPN, Wireshark)
Experience deploying virtualized or container-based environments (VMs, Docker, etc.)
Familiarity with data encoding formats like JSON, XML, Protobuf
Our Culture
Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy. GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization. GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an email to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com.
Join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)
Industry 4.0 team as a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Test Systems, where you'll lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge test systems that drive quality, productivity, and innovation across our manufacturing and warehouse facilities. You'll be at the forefront of next-gen automationtransforming how we verify product quality during New Product Introductions (NPI) and Run-the-Plant (RTP) initiatives, while pushing boundaries in sensor technology, robotics, and smart equipment integration. Location
USA, Louisville, KY How You'll Create Possibilities
Lead the specification, design, and deployment of advanced electrical, instrumentation, and test systems in manufacturing and lab environments. Serve as the go-to liaison between cross-functional teams and test platform developerstranslating system capabilities and ensuring seamless new use-case integration. Drive intelligent automation by leveraging process and product data to enable real-time quality and operational insights. Evaluate and validate sensor technologies, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality and statistical standards. Collaborate with design engineers to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Testability (DFT) efforts. Research, recommend, and implement the best-fit technologies to meet evolving operational needs. What You'll Bring to Our Team
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
3+ years hands on & relevant test or controls engineering experience with electrical, instrumented manufacturing equipment and processes in a large-scale manufacturing environment
Prior NPI experience: Systems integration between new products and existing equipment interfaces, with developing new interfaces as required
Successful design and deployment of electrical and computer-oriented factory equipment: including data-exchange applications, AutoID systems (barcode, RFID, etc), discrete/analog IO systems, etc
Working knowledge of operating systems (Windows and Linux), software programming concepts, and distributed architectural structures (server/client, pub/sub, security, web reporting)
Creative problem-solver with vision for practical, scalable test solutions
Curious, self-motivated, and proactive in exploring beyond assigned scope
Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across instrumentation types (electrical, fluid, visual)
Experience managing full lifecycle of equipment projects: specs, suppliers, reviews, install, and qualification
Skilled in detailed planning, project tracking, and cross-functional coordination
Effective communicator, able to present updates and train others on electrical standards
Comfortable working across all organizational levels, including floor teams and leadership
Demonstrated ownership of deliverables and decision-making in the company's best interest
Willingness to travel for deployment support at satellite locations
Familiarity with Lean, Agile, and Test-Driven Development methodologies
Preferred Qualifications: M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Six Sigma Certification
SQL database knowledge and data analytics tools (e.g., Minitab, Jupyter, R)
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
Exposure to machine learning, deep learning, or AI-powered vision systems
Networking knowledge (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, VLANs, MQTT, OPC-UA, VPN, Wireshark)
Experience deploying virtualized or container-based environments (VMs, Docker, etc.)
Familiarity with data encoding formats like JSON, XML, Protobuf
Our Culture
Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy. GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization. GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an email to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com.